I have had this point for about 20 years. It was found in North Western Illinois in the 1930’s. I’m thinking it might be a Kirk, but have never seen one with such deep serrations. I believe it is Burlington chert. What do you think?
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That is one wicked nice point... no clue as to type..
if it wasn’t notched, i’d think cohokian.
stunner of a point Charles... center piece in any collection...👍Southeastern Minnesota’s driftless area
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It looks like a Kirk to me. They often are serrated. It was used as a knife. Serrations become worn with use and have to be resharpened. Your point was probably used but little before it was lost. Benji's suggestion of a Pine Tree is also a good possibility as they often have deep serrations. It could be either. I would probably have to have it in hand to say with confidence. But types are from the Early Archaic period with Pine Trees perhaps older.Last edited by sailorjoe; 01-20-2021, 02:18 PM.
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